How to pronounce cholestasis
Say it like koh-luh-STAY-sis. Cholestasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- koh
- luh
- STAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cholestasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cholestasis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-lih-STAY-sis.
What does cholestasis mean?
- The suppression of the flow of bile caused by an obstruction associated with the liver.
Where does cholestasis come from?
From chole- + -stasis.
Words that rhyme with cholestasis
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Questions about saying cholestasis
How do you pronounce cholestasis?
Say koh-luh-STAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊləˈsteɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊlɪˈsteɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cholestasis?
Cholestasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: koh · luh · STAY · sis.
Is cholestasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkəʊlɪˈsteɪsɪs/ (koh-lih-STAY-sis).